Chapter 62 Extremely Hot [VIP]
After a busy period, hundreds of bird carcasses were piled up in the warehouse.
Tang Tian opened a bottle of lemon-flavored soda and drank it, then took out a telescope to look outside.
She didn't know whether these mutant birds had opened their minds, but she had been catching them in a trap for several days. Every time a mutant bird came in, it couldn't get out.
Perhaps for this reason, there are fewer mutant birds near Hexinyuan than before.
After all, she didn't quite believe that killing just a few hundred birds would wipe out the birds.
If they were really killed and exterminated, Tang Tian would feel a little bit of a pity.
Doesn't this prevent me from killing birds in exchange for rewards?
I don’t know how the official eradication operation is going, but fortunately the radio is still reporting the latest situation.
The notice about exchanging bird carcasses for rewards has not changed. It seems that not many people are willing to help kill birds.
After working together to kill another wave of mutant birds, Tang Tian found a few sacks from the warehouse and put all the bird carcasses into them.
Seeing this, Wei Mingxia understood what she was going to do and asked:
"Tiantian, are you going to the sanctuary to redeem your reward now? Do you want to kill some more? Besides, there are fewer strange birds near Xinyuan, but the sanctuary is uncertain."
"Mom, it's okay. If I could kill more birds by myself, it would look strange to others."
"Besides, there are more weapons in the shelter than here, and there might be fewer mutant birds there. Just be more careful about the middle section of the road."
"How about I go with you? We can both carry bags." Tang Yi suggested.
Tang Tian nodded and decided not to bring Tan Tan with her this time.
Several large birds in groups can even quickly lift people up with their claws, which makes Tan Tan a weakness.
Fortunately, Tan Tan seemed a little tired this time. He was concentrating on chewing dried meat in his nest, oblivious to what was happening outside.
"Okay, then you guys go quickly and come back soon, I'll stay here to look after the house."
Wei Mingxia gave him a few instructions and let him go.
Tang Tian and Tang Yi first put on the chest protection and anti-fall suit they had received earlier, put on a thickened helmet, and covered it with a high-temperature resistant suit.
It also has ice attributes and defense enhancement bonuses, so it should not be afraid of the attacks of mutant birds.
There are other superpowers, which are also placed in their respective superpower columns, which are almost enough for this journey.
Just then, Tang Tian received news from Li Feiyang.
Li Feiyang was not someone who wanted to stay at home all the time, and there were too many birds on the balcony, making so much noise that he couldn't have peace and quiet every day.
Forced into a corner, he came up with the same idea as the former, slowly luring the mutant bird into the house and then killing it.
It's just that he didn't have any convenient superpowers, so he could only fight on his own. But at least he killed some strange birds. Even if he was injured, he had medicine at home to treat it, so it wasn't a big problem.
But those strange birds might be his limit, so he wanted to take them to the sanctuary in exchange for compensation. What if the requirements changed?
So they agreed on a time.
If they were to travel together, Tang Tian and Tang Yi would have to temporarily put the sacks in the warehouse and take them out when they arrived at the station.
He set off with a sack in one hand and a bicycle in the other.
As the one who took the initiative to discuss the matter, Li Feiyang was naturally waiting at the corridor entrance earlier.
He was wearing a cycling helmet to prevent himself from being shot in the head by mutant birds.
When he saw the sisters' sacks, he couldn't help but open his mouth.
My goodness, how many birds did they kill? They must have made a fortune, right?
Knowing that Tang Tian likes to take advantage of others, this time she is taking advantage of the official!
But he recovered quickly. After all, they were powerful, and it wasn't the first day he understood this. He just had to continue following the boss and everything would be fine!
…
The obvious cry of the strange bird could no longer be heard, making the corridor even quieter, and the footsteps of the two people were actually very loud.
That even attracted some survivors, some of whom simply opened the door. When they saw the two sisters Tang Tian and Tang Yi, their expressions became very complicated.
They knew how powerful the 17th floor was, but judging from their posture, they should go out.
Going out at this time, are they so powerful that they are not even afraid of those strange birds?
They saw with their own eyes how those huge monster birds attacked humans and then devoured them!
That scene was far more horrific than a natural disaster devouring human lives.
Because that made people realize that they were not the only ones at the top of the food chain!
"Wait...wait a moment!"
Someone stumbled over, fell to his knees with a thud, and begged them:
"Tang Tian, are you holding a bird carcass? Are you planning to exchange it for supplies at the shelter? My husband is dead, and my child is dying. I beg you, please exchange some bird carcasses with me!"
"Those strange birds are so powerful, I definitely can't beat them. I just want some bird carcasses so I can exchange them for some supplies. I'll go to the shelter by myself! Tang Tian, just because I've never harassed you, give me some supplies!"
Tang Tian looked closely!
Chen Youlin is dead?
Oh no, actually this is not surprising.
After being scorched by high temperatures for several consecutive days and lacking water, food and supplies, it is not the case.
, and I started to think about it.
The people on the 17th floor are all cruel. They can't afford the supplies. They want some bird corpses and exchange them themselves. Maybe
Thinking of this, they also knelt down, kowtowed to the three people, and begged.
Tang Tian paused before saying:
"Since you want to exchange, then bring out the supplies first. I'll stick with the old rules: gold, jade, jadeite, jewelry, fuel, and medicine are all acceptable. Other than that, we don't want anything else. Do you have any?"
"We've already exchanged the valuables at home with you. How could we possibly have any more? And what about fuel and medicine? How could we possibly have those? If you don't want to exchange, just tell us. Why are you doing this?"
A middle-aged man cursed angrily.
Tang Tian sneered:
"That's your problem, not mine. If you don't want to change, just don't block us from going out, or I'll kill you too and throw you out to feed the birds!"
Some people's shoulders trembled and they stepped back in fear.
Some people continued to talk bad, but they didn't dare to take action. After all, the Tang family was really capable of doing this.
Qi Chang pursed his lips, which were covered with dead skin and dry, tears streaming down his face.
After Chen Youlin was disciplined by the authorities for the dam reinforcement, he has changed since he returned and is no longer as cowardly and incompetent as before.
Qi Chang originally thought that the official rescue would make great progress, so that her family could survive, and she would be very satisfied.
But unexpectedly, he continued to live, even in the extreme heat until now. It was Chen Youlin who gave up first. The couple exchanged many heartfelt words before Chen Youlin reluctantly passed away.
Later, when the family had no supplies, the sex trade in the building flourished.
Qi Chang would rather die than obey, but when she didn't take the initiative, others did. Robberies were also frequent in the building, and those evil people only followed their own whims.
Gao Lan next door has gone half crazy because of the loss of her child. She is extremely paranoid towards the other child and even actively solicits business to get supplies.
For the sake of supplies, Qian Peng had no choice but to turn a blind eye, no matter how reluctant he was.
There were other women in the building who eventually had to do the same.
Except for the Tang family on the 17th floor, their place seemed like an enviable paradise, completely free of all those troubles.
Qi Chang then bit his lower lip tightly, even drawing blood.
All the valuables in the house had already been exchanged for supplies for Tang Tian, so where would she get them? She just wanted some bird carcasses, not supplies directly. Wasn't that okay?
After the outburst, she was filled with despair. Qi Chang stood up tremblingly and walked home in silence. No one knew what she wanted to do.
…
Finally arriving outside the building, Tang Tian and the other two quickly rode their bicycles towards the shelter.
This is their first time visiting the shelter. They haven’t even seen the outside, so they don’t know what it’s like.
Outside, however, the mutant bird's cries were clearer.
Li Feiyang shrugged his shoulders and stepped on the pedal with all his strength, fearing that he would be shot in the head by a mutant bird.
Because the mutant birds were eating carrion, there were actually many fewer corpses on the road, not even bones left.
“Hiss—hiss—”
A mutant bird standing on an abandoned electric pole noticed the three people moving, screamed twice, and swooped down.
Seeing Li Feiyang riding the bike grunting in front, Tang Tian immediately raised his hand, turned around and shot an air bullet behind him.
“Hiss!——”
This hit the mutant bird's wings, and it swayed and crashed in mid-air, falling to the ground and unable to get up for a while, naturally losing its aggressiveness.
Tang Yi understood what he meant and rode behind Li Feiyang to block his view.
Later, when another mutant bird flew over, Tang Tian shot it directly, and did not forget to put a piece of candy in his mouth to replenish his mental strength.
It's a pity that she can't stop to deal with the bird carcass, otherwise her spoils will increase and she can exchange them for rewards.
Li Feiyang squinted his eyes and looked forward. He saw a concentrated light in front of him, which made the night sky above as bright as day. He shouted excitedly:
"Sister Tian, Sister Yi, we're almost there! That's the shelter!"
As expected, the number of mutant birds near the shelter was less than before, which meant that they were approaching the safe zone.
So their riding speed gradually slowed down until they reached the outskirts of the shelter.
Tang Tian discovered that there was a very long checkpoint outside the shelter, with several entry gates and sentries. If it was the thick and high wall he had imagined, it would probably be impossible to expand and develop it.
Tang Tian is a native of District S, so she knew there was a university town here. For convenience, she and her sister both got admitted to schools here.
As a university town, the universities do not have walls, but are instead separated from each other by green belts and rivers.
Since there is water, it is indeed suitable for use as a shelter. Unfortunately, the water there should have been used up now, and each building has its own use.
Outside the checkpoint, Tang Tian also saw many tents of different sizes with the help of lights.
The S District Shelter has been clearly closed and will not accommodate external disaster victims for the time being.
But these people probably still felt that it was safer to stay outside the shelter, so they settled down and refused to leave.
The lights here were exceptionally bright, allowing Tang Tian to see the perimeter of the shelter clearly.
Pushing the cart to the gate window, Tang Tian spoke:
"Hello, we are here to exchange bird carcasses for rewards."
The staff handed them a form to fill out and said:
"To facilitate exchange, there's an exchange center about 200 meters to the left after entering the gate. It's easy to find. Outsiders, please leave as soon as possible after exchanging your money, or you will be severely punished. Please be advised!"
Before the shelter opens next time, only those who originally lived there will be counted as insiders, and the rest will be outsiders who need to register to enter.
Therefore, there are many more people who originally left the shelter voluntarily and now want to enter again;
Or those who wanted to stay in the shelter and cause trouble under the pretext of exchanging bird carcasses were all punished with the highest standards, and no one knows where they are being sent to labor camps.
The three of them nodded silently in agreement. After Tang Tian thanked them, they officially entered the shelter.
…
There are lights on the roadside. I don’t know if this is considered the edge, so only a few buildings are emitting light, and the rest are all dark.
In the distance, you can see tall buildings with lights on almost every floor. It seems that this is the center of the shelter.
The road was clean, cleaner than outside the shelter, but there was no greenery, just bare ground.
Occasionally, you can hear the sound of piling coming from a construction site in the distance, probably because they are still under construction.
But while riding my bike, I could see several pedestrians walking in the same direction, probably also going to the exchange center.
They rode the two hundred meters quickly, and the three of them got off the bike and pushed it again. Even though they were inside the shelter, they were worried about leaving the bike outside.
This exchange center looked like it had been converted from a medium-sized hotel. There were lights on inside, and a lot of noise could be heard from outside.
Tang Tian and Tang Yi walked in with sacks on their backs and instantly became the focus of attention.
After all, most of the people inside are like Li Feiyang. It’s a big deal for them to bring a few plastic bags. Those alone can be exchanged for several days’ worth of food.
How many bird carcasses are contained in these sacks?
No, how could these two young girls have the strength to carry so many sacks?
Of course not. After all, with her power-enhancing ability, Tang Tian could carry even a few more sacks.
Bird carcasses were spread on the ground, and staff were recording them. Then they would lead people to exchange them. This was basically the process.
However, there are not many people willing to go out and kill birds and then exchange them, so there are not many people in the building, and people talk in low voices, creating a semi-frozen atmosphere.
After all, some people have lost their lives in exchange for reward by killing birds, which is not a good thing.
So soon, a uniformed staff member came forward and asked:
"Hello, are you here to collect your reward?"
Tang Tian nodded:
"The three of us each get our own."
Li Feiyang quickly said:
"My amount is small, so I'll take it first!"
Li Feiyang brought eight bird carcasses. After the staff recorded the number and his personal information, they took him to the window to collect supplies and returned soon.
Li Feiyang was overjoyed and showed it to Tang Tian and Tang Yi:
"Sister Tian and Sister Yi, look, eight birds have exchanged for so much!"
There are instant noodles, compressed biscuits, whole grains, bottled water, etc. If you are frugal, they can last for three or four days.
After all, the shelter is not particularly wealthy, so they can only provide more life-sustaining supplies.
The activity of getting supplies by killing birds is probably only available in the past few days.
Tang Tian suddenly asked:
"If the quantity is sufficient, can we get other supplies instead of food? For example, fuel and medicine?"
The worker was stunned.
He has been working here for a while, and this is the first time he has heard someone ask this question.
Adding those sacks, it looks like a lot.
The staff thought about it and answered cautiously:
"It should be possible, but the quantity cannot be falsified. We need to check it first."
Tang Tian expressed her understanding, and she and Tang Yi untied the sack and released the bird's corpse.
Rows of bird carcasses appeared, staring at everyone present.
The staff came to their senses and hurriedly counted the fireworks while they were setting them off.
In the end, there were more than 500 birds here!
The staff wiped the sweat from his forehead, feeling both hot and frightened.
The official shelter has now organized a team to kill the mutant birds, and uses weapons to kill thousands of birds at a time.
These two young women looked like sisters, perhaps residents from somewhere who hadn't yet entered the shelter. How could they have killed so many birds on their own?!
With this level of ability, you can even join the team!
Tang Tian asked again:
"I want to exchange fuel and medicine. Can I exchange them? How much can I exchange?"
"Well...Miss, I have to discuss this with my boss. Would you mind waiting a moment?"
Up to now, the most bird carcasses recorded by this staff member is only about twenty or so, and most of them were exchanged for food.
Such a number and requirements are unheard of, and it is really difficult for him as a grassroots worker.
Tang Tian understood and agreed:
"Okay, hurry up then, I have to go home."
After saying that, the staff immediately went to ask for instructions, while Tang Tian and Tang Yi put the bird carcass back into a sack to prevent anyone from taking it away.
The other people at the exchange center quickly received their rewards and left in a hurry, but they couldn't help but look at the two sisters a few more times because they saw such a spectacular scene today.
…
The building gradually emptied out and became quieter.
After another minute or two, the staff member came over with someone:
"Aunt Yan, this is the lady who brought so many bird carcasses..."
The two sides looked at each other and were stunned.
"Tang Tian and Tang Yi, is that you?"
"Aunt Yan, is that you?"
Li Feiyang pricked up his ears behind him.
Isn’t this a coincidence!
The staff looked at both sides and felt inexplicably relieved.
Fortunately, he didn’t do anything extra just now. He didn’t expect that such a powerful girl also had such strong interpersonal relationships!
Tang Tian didn't expect that the last time she met Chen Yaoyue, she would meet Yan Chunhua this time. They were all acquaintances.
It turned out that after Yan Chunhua joined the logistics department, because of his serious and responsible attitude, he was already a half-staff member before the end of the world, and he was also a family member of a martyr, so he gradually entered the small management level.
Yan Chunhua was assigned to manage the redemption center for the bird-killing reward operation carried out in the shelter.
There were some people making a fuss at first, but the guards outside were no pushovers either. After they were executed on the spot, the situation calmed down.
The next time it gets lively, I'm afraid it will be today.
When they met this time, both sides were naturally surprised.
Yan Chunhua asked the staff member to go back, as she planned to receive the guest in person.
"Last time, I heard A Yao say that she ran into you at the market and that you helped her a lot. I didn't even have a chance to thank you. But we also thought that this time when we kill birds to collect supplies, you would definitely come and join in the fun."
Yan Chunhua said with a faint smile.
Her conditions have improved, her health has recovered a lot, and she even looks as energetic as some people do when they are happy.
"It's okay, Aunt Yan. These are just trivial matters. Besides, since I can get supplies, how could I not try? Supplies at home won't appear out of thin air."
Tang Tian also smiled and asked:
"Aunt Yan, I want to exchange these bird carcasses for fuel and medicine. Do you think it's feasible?"
"Of course. Back when mutant birds were at their peak, an official team could only kill a few hundred each day. Your family alone accounts for half of that. Forget about exchanging them, I'd even give you a medal."
"It's just that the shelter is also short on fuel and medicine. I'll go file a report first."
After Yan Chunhua finished speaking, he turned around and went back to the inner room, presumably to contact his superiors and get supplies.
Seeing that there was no one around, Li Feiyang quietly gave a thumbs up.
Being Tang Tian’s neighbor now seems better than staying in a shelter!
Twenty minutes later, there was the sound of a car passing by, followed by the sound of a car door opening and closing, and then shouting:
"Aunt, I brought the things you asked for, but why did you suddenly ask for them?"
A young man in his twenties walked in wiping his sweat. Although there was no sun, the temperature was still very high.
Behind them were several other people with things in their hands.
Tang Tian spotted the plastic container at a glance, which was usually used to store fuel!
Yan Chunhua came out with a smile, without answering, but just pointed at Tang Tian and said:
"Tang Tian, I didn't even know you'd already been in contact with the shelter? As soon as they heard your name, the logistics department immediately approved it. And the number is even greater than I imagined!"
Tang Tian exchanged these hundreds of bird carcasses for a total of 200 liters of fuel and some medicines, including common heat-reducing and cold-fever-reducing medicines, which was indeed a high-end reward.
Tang Tian smiled but said nothing.
But a problem also arose.
How was she supposed to carry so much fuel back in front of everyone?
Not to mention getting them outside and storing them in the warehouse, they wouldn't even be able to lift a hand just to leave the shelter.
Yan Chunhua seemed to understand Tang Tian's thoughts and tried to say:
"How about this, if you don't mind, take some back first. You can come back and get the rest when you have time, and I'll keep it for you."
"That's a good idea. Thank you, Aunt Yan."
She can just wait until she gets a car out of the warehouse tomorrow and then come over to take everything away. The authorities shouldn't embezzle a few barrels of oil from her.
After Tang Tian and Tang Yi agreed, they left with the empty sacks and oil drums.
The young man scratched his head and asked in a low voice:
"Aunt, who are those two? How could they kill hundreds of mutant birds and steal so many supplies?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? If you were this powerful, wouldn't you have this much?"
Yan Chunhua shook his head and explained:
"This was our neighbor when we lived in Hexinyuan. He was already very capable and helped your aunt's family a lot. If you see him in the future, you should give him more advice."
Tang Tian and Tang Yi arrived at the checkpoint, said something to the staff, and officially left the shelter.
They each brought a 20L handle oil barrel, and Li Feiyang also helped to carry it, so this time they brought back 60L of fuel.
Li Feiyang looked at it and couldn't help feeling envious.
He also had a generator at home, but fuel was really precious. He managed to get some outside, but he saved as much as possible and almost died of heatstroke.
The Tang family is probably still using solar energy to generate electricity now, but if there is a natural disaster in the future where there is no sunlight, these fuels will be just enough for emergencies!
No, he must think of a way to kill more mutant birds!
Carrying the oil drum, the return journey was slower.
Finally arriving home, the three of them said goodbye to each other.
But it’s not time for them to rest yet, so Tang Tian is ready to kill more mutant birds before setting off tomorrow!
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